What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 17h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Aberdeen is to bus and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Aberdeen Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Southampton to Aberdeen?

The distance between Southampton and Aberdeen is 477 miles. The road distance is 540.4 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs £190 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Southampton to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Aberdeen bus from?

Southampton to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Aberdeen train from?

Southampton to Aberdeen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Southampton to Aberdeen is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs £190 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Northampton, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 16h 28m.

Where does the Southampton to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Southampton to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Aberdeen train arrive?

Southampton to Aberdeen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Aberdeen is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Southampton to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Aberdeen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Southampton to Aberdeen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Aberdeen by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
4h 45m
£80–305
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Northamptonbus
3. Take the bus from Northampton to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
16h 28m
£67–116
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
9h 24m
£190–337
Drive 537.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Aberdeencar 537.3 mi
9h 18m
£134–194
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
5h 43m
£84–215
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
5h 27m
£135–316
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 24m
£109–298
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 29m
£122–288
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
5h 19m
£80–314
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 29m
£156–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
17h 25m
£73–112

Southampton to Aberdeen by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 474.7 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Aberdeen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Aberdeen Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Northampton in around 16h 28m.

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